Mindfulness and prosocial behavior: What is the link?
Mindfulness is a practice of focusing on the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner. Researchers have suggested that mindfulness may
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How stress impacts women's heart health
According to a new study, the combined effect of stress from social interactions and paid work increases women’s likelihood of
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Biofeedback shows promise as mental health treatment
A recent meta-analysis has demonstrated some positive results using real-time functional MRI neurofeedback (rtfMRI-NF) in treating various mental illnesses. The
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What is the role of nostalgia in the human psyche?
Nostalgia and homesickness are part and parcel of the human experience. Most of us associate them with feelings of sadness
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COVID-19 has produced ‘alarming’ increase in loneliness
A survey finds that the coronavirus pandemic is having a troubling effect on the psychological health of young adults in
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Physician burnout: Running on an empty tank
It is a freezing day, and glistening ice covers the bare trees, reflecting the early morning light. You should be
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Placebos may have benefits, even when people know they are taking them
A study presents physiological evidence that treatments honestly presented as placebos can still provide benefits. When a person receives treatment,
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The effects of racism on health and mental health
Racism, or discrimination based on race or ethnicity, is a key contributing factor in the onset of disease. It is
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What are the nonmedical factors most closely linked to death risk?
A new study has recently identified the top 10 social and behavioral traits associated with mortality. Although there has been
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